Starter Trek

By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome, Jessie EarlComedy TV & Film

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July 06, 2022 Sister, Sister Your Way Into a Work-Life Balance
As Tawny and Andrew record the day before The Fourth of July, they reflect on how the U.S. actually isn't doing very great!

Later, they lighten the mood by discussing Ketanji Brown Jackson making history in the Supreme Court and also answer some listener questions!

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41 min
June 29, 2022Abortion Access (with Rachael Lorenzo and Lux Alptraum)
Tawny and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss abortion access with author and journalist Lux Alptraum and Rachael Lorenzo, executive director for Indigenous Women Rising. They talk about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and how people help (and hurt) the fight for reproductive rights.
Important Links!
Donate to Indigenous Women Rising, AidAccess.org and the National Network of Abortion Funds
Learn More about Aid Access and Plan C
Follow IWR on Twitter and IG
Lux on Twitter
Rachael's Rally Speech
Lux's Guide to Abortion Resources in a Post-Roe America
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1 hr 18 min
June 22, 2022 We're Tired
Tawny and Andrew discuss Juneteenth, the L.A. County election, and corporations' acknowledgment of Pride Month.
Later, they answer listener questions about addressing someone's claims about their race and a company's template response to tragedies.
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51 min
June 15, 2022 How Much Did You Like It? (with Traci Thomas)
Andrew and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss the Jan. 6 hearings, L.A. County primary election, and Tampa Bay Rays players not wearing Pride jerseys.
Later, they answer some listener questions about baseball caps and accents on Google apps.
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50 min
June 08, 2022 Amelia Bedeal With It (with Hari Kondabolu)
Andrew and Tawny talk to comedian Hari Kondabolu about his wild experience with an audience member during his recent stand-up show.
Later, they listen to some voicemails about a racist boss and yearbook photographer.
Make sure to see Hari in an upcoming stand-up show! Tickets are available here.
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52 min
June 01, 2022 Professor Whom
Andrew and Tawny discuss the school shooting in Texas and Doctor Who casting the first Black doctor in the show's history.
Later, they answer some listener questions about white teachers talking about race and Star Trek.
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47 min
May 25, 2022 Barely Meeting Our Low Expectations
(This episode was recorded before the school shooting in Texas)
Tawny and Andrew discuss the first all-Black climbing team to summit Mount Everest.
Later, they answer some listener questions about racist parents and identifying when being raised in a different culture.
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41 min
May 18, 2022 Exhausted and Energized (with Imani Gandy)
Tawny and guest co-host Imani Gandy discuss the Supreme Court trying to reverse Roe v. Wade, what listeners should do, and a racist massacre in Buffalo.
Later, they lighten things up with some listener voicemails about corny pet names and a parent using some dated terms.
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40 min
May 11, 2022 Voting is Just the Start
Andrew and Tawny discuss the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, the podcast Boom! Lawyered, and the National Network of Abortion Funds.
Later, they answer some listener voicemails about a surrogate mother and a racist teacher.
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46 min
May 04, 2022 Get You a Meal That Requires Your Serums
(This episode was recorded before the Roe v. Wade news)
Tawny and Andrew discuss Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and a billionaire buying Twitter.

Later they answer some listener questions about issues at work.

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44 min

About Starter Trek

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Starter Trek is a weekly podcast where Star Trek: Lower Decks’ own Tawny Newsome throws her friend Andrew Ti headfirst into some of the best, worst, most iconic, and bonkers…